BTS: K-pop group to make Saturday Night Live debut with Emma Stone

Show announces K-pop group's upcoming appearance

BTS will make their Saturday Night Live debut in April, appearing on the late-night show as musical guests.

SNL broke the news on Twitter on Wednesday in a message unveiling the line-up for three upcoming shows in March and April.

The K-pop group, who have acquired a huge fan base around the world, will appear on 13 April alongside host Emma Stone.

SNL’s message consists of a photo of nine post-it notes arranged to reveal both the musical guests and the hosts of the forthcoming weeks. It was shared with the caption: “*casually leaves this here*”

On 30 March, the musical guest will be Tame Impala, while Sandra Oh will take over hosting duties.

Kit Harington is set to host the show on 6 April, with Sara Bareilles as a musical guest.

BTS are scheduled to release their new record, an EP titled Map of the Soul: Persona, the day before their SNL performance.